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Gershanoff Family History

Gershanoff Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Granoff, Kerkhoff, Romanoff, Gershon, Benshoff, Gershenson, Emshoff

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Where is the Gershanoff family from?

You can see how Gershanoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershanoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gershanoff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gershanoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gershanoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershanoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gershanoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gershanoff. 100% of Gershanoff women worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gershanoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershanoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Gershanoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Gershanoff. For the veterans among your Gershanoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershanoff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Gershanoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gershanoff in 1961 was 66, and 92 in 1999.

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